Programming and Relearning

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING LOCK SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

HINT
In vehicles equipped with the smart key system, the starting function may not operate after recharging or while jump-starting a discharged battery. This condition is most common if the battery voltage drops below 9 V. The following procedure has been developed to address this condition.

1. INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE





(a) Confirm that the DCC fuse is installed.

HINT
If the DCC fuse is not installed, install it at this time.

(b) Move the shift lever to neutral.

(c) Turn the engine switch off.

(d) Open the driver's door.

HINT
Opening the driver's door will start an initialization process between the steering lock ECU and the engine room junction block.

(e) Depress the brake pedal.

(f) Press the engine switch.